Gibson - 1959 LP Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged - Southern Fade Burst
Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Heavy body construction with set neck for maximum sustain and warm harmonic character
Drop the neck volume to 7 while keeping bridge at 10 - in the middle position you get a clarity most players never discover.
This is a world-class instrument built for players who demand the best. The craftsmanship, tone, and playability are at a level where the guitar becomes transparent - it simply delivers your musical intentions without compromise. An investment that pays dividends every time you pick it up.
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The Holy Grail
Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop's expert team -- a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.| Body | |
| Body Shape | Les Paul |
| Top | 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit |
| Back | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany |
| Binding | 1-Ply Royalite |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged |
| Neck | |
| Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Profile | Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 628.65mm |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
| Number Of Frets | 22 |
| Frets | Historic Medium-Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
| Nut Width | 1.69" / 42.85mm |
| End of Board Width | 2.24" / 56.89mm |
| Inlays | Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Headstock inlay | Gibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen |
| Hardware | |
| Finish | Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring |
| Pickguard | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| TrussRod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Control Knobs | Gold Butyrate Top Hats |
| Switch Tip | Amber Catalin |
| Switchwasher | Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Jack Plate Cover | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Control Covers | Black Royalite |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| Mounting Rings | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver |
| Electronics | |
| Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
| Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Case | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case |
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